Facts: Is Corrective Laser Eye Surgery Safe? How Long
If my vision is bad (I wear -7 contacts), is this not a good reason to have corrective laser surgery?
Are there other options available?
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November 16th, 2011 at 11:03 am
A friend of mine has had this done and she’s been fine. I don’t know how long the effects last, but she’s dumped her glasses and contact lenses, though she had sore eyes for a while.
November 16th, 2011 at 11:39 am
it is probably pretty safe by now the science has been around for a while and the doctors seam to know what they are doing. my sister in law just got it done recently and she loves it. The first few days are rough though you have to wear these glasses till your eyes get used to seeing right and the eyes to heal
November 16th, 2011 at 11:48 am
never had the surgery but know of about 15 people that had it done and they are doing great
November 16th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
its safe so dont worry. you will be sore for a little bit but not bad.
November 16th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
I had it done, and I have never been happier. There is a little discomfort for maybe a day afterword, but after that it is great. I had it done about 3 years ago, and can still see 20/15 down from 20/500!!!
Best thing i have ever done, and would do it again in a heart beat!
November 16th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Friend of mine, female in her forties, had it, swears by it , thinks it will last the rest of her life. Reads and sees at distance for first time since she was a preschooler.
I have 20-20 again with implanted lenses in both eyes and it was easy, painless and quick. A hunk of cake – to paraphrase the brit saying. Go for it.
November 16th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Definitely talk this over with your Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. Most Lasik centers offer free evaluations to determine if the surgery can benefit you. There are several types of corrective surgeries available, and only a qualified Ophthalmologist can determine what is best for you.
Most of the surgeries take less than 30 minutes. In fact, you spend more time in the waiting room prior to the procedure than you do undergoing the procedure. The surgery may benefit you for the rest of your life, or you may have to have “touch-ups” done on occasion. Again, this is something your eye doctor can discuss with you. Doing your homework ahead of time and finding out about the various procedures is a good idea. This gives you the basics and allows you to ask intelligent questions during your evaluation.
Avoid the $75.00-for-each-eye clinics. Usually these clinics provide you with the surgery, but leave the follow up care to you and your normal eye care professional. If something goes wrong, you want the person that did the surgery available to care for you rather than someone that has limited experience with the procedures. Ask your regular eye care professional for a recommendation for someone to do the surgery.
Good luck!
Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com
November 16th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
For any type of surgery there are risks. Lasik sx is not for everyone, so you might want to visit your optometrist and he/she will be able to tell you if you meet the requirements to have this sx done.
There is also a new procedure called Ortho-K. Is not a surgical procedure, and is not for everyone either. This procedure includes a contact lens worn at night while you sleep to modify your cornea and thus, correct your vision. This procedure is gradual and unlike sx it is reversible if you want it to be. There is no laser involved in this procedure.
There are different options for different people.